Heidi Thurmond -- (Flute, Piano, VIVO) is
a founding faculty member teaching both flute and piano and
our Lead Teacher for
VIVO.
- Heidi received a Master of Music Therapy degree from
the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas
- While in Kansas, Heidi worked for the Early Childhood
Autism Program, providing in home therapy to children and
adolescents with autism.
- A graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, where
she received her Bachelor of Music degree specializing in
flute performance
- Her flute teachers have included Francile Bilyeu
(VCU), Susan West, Emily Skala of the Peabody
Conservatory and the Baltimore Symphony, Chris Ertell,
and Mary Boodell of the Richmond Symphony
- She is an active freelance performer, providing music
for weddings, church services, and special events
throughout the greater Richmond area
- Heidi is an active member of Huguenot Road Baptist
Church (HRBC). She serves in the children’s ministry,
sings in the adult choir and performs with the HRBC
Festival Orchestra
- She enjoys working as a Pre-K teacher and leading
music classes for the Child Development Center at
HRBC
- A longtime resident of Midlothian, Heidi has attended
Robious Elementary and Middle Schools and Midlothian High
School
- Heidi is happily married to Jon, and the proud mother
of two beautiful boys, Jacob and Daniel
